Hispanic and Latino Therapists in Eldersburg, MD
I have a heart for working with Latino/Latina clients...
My goal is to create a safe space for clients to be able to open up about themselves and their needs. I’m a firm believer that therapy is a team effort. It can only be done if both counselor and client come together to accomplish goals together. I especially like helping clients to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and trauma. I have experience helping teens and young people to work towards goals to better their life.
I have a heart for working with Latino/Latina clients...
My goal is to create a safe space for clients to be able to open up about themselves and their needs. I’m a firm believer that therapy is a team effort. It can only be done if both counselor and client come together to accomplish goals together. I especially like helping clients to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and trauma. I have experience helping teens and young people to work towards goals to better their life.
Accepting clients in person or virtual! I believe everyone has within them the strength, ability, and desire to fulfill his or her own potential. My job as a therapist is to help you to recognize, find, and unlock your inner strengths through the therapeutic and self-discovery process. If you or a loved one are struggling with feelings of sadness, anxiety, impacted by a recent or prolonged trauma, or are just having difficulty navigating through the daily stresses of life, I can help. I provide a warm, non-judgmental, and safe haven environment for your journey of self-discovery and growth. Telehealth Available
Accepting clients in person or virtual! I believe everyone has within them the strength, ability, and desire to fulfill his or her own potential. My job as a therapist is to help you to recognize, find, and unlock your inner strengths through the therapeutic and self-discovery process. If you or a loved one are struggling with feelings of sadness, anxiety, impacted by a recent or prolonged trauma, or are just having difficulty navigating through the daily stresses of life, I can help. I provide a warm, non-judgmental, and safe haven environment for your journey of self-discovery and growth. Telehealth Available
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Men and women who are African-American/black, Latinx, Middle Eastern, Asian, and from other racial and ethnic backgrounds work with me to use CBT, DBT, attachment, compassion-focused, solution-based, strength-based, trauma-focused and other therapies to prevent or treat mental health disorders caused by relationships, caretaking, work, grief, self-worth, infidelity, illness, transitions and more.
I embrace marginalized individuals and create space to process how discriminatory experiences affect their mental health. I take a mind-body, solution focused, goal oriented, short term approached to support men and women through stress and distress. We'll identify triggers for distress, understand how the past affects the present, improve ability to regulate, uncover relationship dynamics and explore behavior patterns in order to manage or eliminate anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, self-worth, adulthood, ADHD, immigrant and cultural identity, mood disorders, school/work stress, relationship/attachment and difficult transitions.
Men and women who are African-American/black, Latinx, Middle Eastern, Asian, and from other racial and ethnic backgrounds work with me to use CBT, DBT, attachment, compassion-focused, solution-based, strength-based, trauma-focused and other therapies to prevent or treat mental health disorders caused by relationships, caretaking, work, grief, self-worth, infidelity, illness, transitions and more.
I embrace marginalized individuals and create space to process how discriminatory experiences affect their mental health. I take a mind-body, solution focused, goal oriented, short term approached to support men and women through stress and distress. We'll identify triggers for distress, understand how the past affects the present, improve ability to regulate, uncover relationship dynamics and explore behavior patterns in order to manage or eliminate anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, self-worth, adulthood, ADHD, immigrant and cultural identity, mood disorders, school/work stress, relationship/attachment and difficult transitions.
Men and women from black/African-American, Latinx, Middle Eastern, Asian other backgrounds work with me to use CBT, DBT, ACT, compassion-focused, solution-focused, attachment-based and other frameworks that's prioritize identity and culture to treat and prevent mental health disorders.
I balance compassion with challenging my clients using questions as we work to get them out of patterns of comfort that affect their mental health and functioning. We'll explore and resolve the impact of past experiences, looming transitions, low/negative mood, distressing thoughts and challenging relationships. I am inquisitive in sessions as opposed to judgmental and take time to get to know my clients and even get them to know more about how and why they are who they are. We collaborate to create treatment goals that are realistic, manageable sustainable and meaningful.
Men and women from black/African-American, Latinx, Middle Eastern, Asian other backgrounds work with me to use CBT, DBT, ACT, compassion-focused, solution-focused, attachment-based and other frameworks that's prioritize identity and culture to treat and prevent mental health disorders.
I balance compassion with challenging my clients using questions as we work to get them out of patterns of comfort that affect their mental health and functioning. We'll explore and resolve the impact of past experiences, looming transitions, low/negative mood, distressing thoughts and challenging relationships. I am inquisitive in sessions as opposed to judgmental and take time to get to know my clients and even get them to know more about how and why they are who they are. We collaborate to create treatment goals that are realistic, manageable sustainable and meaningful.
Trauma, anxiety, relationship issues, Latinx culture and mental health
We all deserve freedom- freedom that comes from honoring our complexities, being true to ourselves and sharing our worth with the world. I can be a support as you work to reconnect to yourself. Sometimes our experiences, traumas, stressors, pains can subtly or not so subtly disconnect us from our values and identity. You might feel disheartened and stuck- struggling with the same patterns, with building meaningful connections, with living in the present. Struggling with forward movement. Therapy provides a space to process understand ourselves and our experiences without shame or judgment in order for us to live a quality life.
Trauma, anxiety, relationship issues, Latinx culture and mental health
We all deserve freedom- freedom that comes from honoring our complexities, being true to ourselves and sharing our worth with the world. I can be a support as you work to reconnect to yourself. Sometimes our experiences, traumas, stressors, pains can subtly or not so subtly disconnect us from our values and identity. You might feel disheartened and stuck- struggling with the same patterns, with building meaningful connections, with living in the present. Struggling with forward movement. Therapy provides a space to process understand ourselves and our experiences without shame or judgment in order for us to live a quality life.
Through my commitment to ongoing training, I specialize in working with black/African-American, Middle Eastern, Asian, Latinx, and individuals from other ethnic and racial background who are living with stress and distress that is causing, maintaining or exacerbating issues related to self-esteem, grief, anxiety, ADHD, PTSD, depression, infidelity, identity and transitions.
Young adult and middle-aged men and women work with me to identify cognitive, emotional and behavioral distress related to anxiety, depression, PTSD, ADHD, roles and expectations, unmet emotional needs, people pleasing, fear, shame, transitions, procrastination, anxiety, grief, trauma and/or abuse, identity, and relationships. We'll explore how to identify and reframe negative thoughts, regulate mood, improve communication, learn and implement new behaviors related too childhood and ongoing experiences. I will honor where you are an where you've been while also challenging you toward growth.
Through my commitment to ongoing training, I specialize in working with black/African-American, Middle Eastern, Asian, Latinx, and individuals from other ethnic and racial background who are living with stress and distress that is causing, maintaining or exacerbating issues related to self-esteem, grief, anxiety, ADHD, PTSD, depression, infidelity, identity and transitions.
Young adult and middle-aged men and women work with me to identify cognitive, emotional and behavioral distress related to anxiety, depression, PTSD, ADHD, roles and expectations, unmet emotional needs, people pleasing, fear, shame, transitions, procrastination, anxiety, grief, trauma and/or abuse, identity, and relationships. We'll explore how to identify and reframe negative thoughts, regulate mood, improve communication, learn and implement new behaviors related too childhood and ongoing experiences. I will honor where you are an where you've been while also challenging you toward growth.
Paula Natalia Otero
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Kensington, MD 20895
As a bilingual (English and Spanish) Latinx therapist, I know how messy life transitions can feel—especially when they involve cultural shifts, identity struggles, or relationship challenges.
Does it ever feel like you’re caught between worlds? Whether you’re adapting to life in a new country, reconciling your family’s expectations with your own, or feeling the weight of being “the first” to figure it all out, life can feel overwhelming. Maybe you’re an immigrant building a new chapter far from home, a first-gen juggling cultures and identities, or in a relationship trying to navigate your differences while staying connected. You’re doing your best, but inside, the self-doubt, anxiety, and disconnection are exhausting. You’re longing for clarity, connection, and a life that feels like your own.
As a bilingual (English and Spanish) Latinx therapist, I know how messy life transitions can feel—especially when they involve cultural shifts, identity struggles, or relationship challenges.
Does it ever feel like you’re caught between worlds? Whether you’re adapting to life in a new country, reconciling your family’s expectations with your own, or feeling the weight of being “the first” to figure it all out, life can feel overwhelming. Maybe you’re an immigrant building a new chapter far from home, a first-gen juggling cultures and identities, or in a relationship trying to navigate your differences while staying connected. You’re doing your best, but inside, the self-doubt, anxiety, and disconnection are exhausting. You’re longing for clarity, connection, and a life that feels like your own.
Connections That Matter, Inc
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Online Only
As a bilingual (English & Spanish) Latino therapist, I understand the importance of cultural identity, family dynamics, and generational experiences in mental health.
Healing Begins with Connection! Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck? Taking the first step toward therapy can be challenging, but you don’t have to do it alone. I provide a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where we can explore your concerns and work toward meaningful change. My approach is rooted in empathy, empowerment, and collaboration, helping you develop the tools to navigate life’s challenges and improve your well-being.
As a bilingual (English & Spanish) Latino therapist, I understand the importance of cultural identity, family dynamics, and generational experiences in mental health.
Healing Begins with Connection! Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck? Taking the first step toward therapy can be challenging, but you don’t have to do it alone. I provide a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where we can explore your concerns and work toward meaningful change. My approach is rooted in empathy, empowerment, and collaboration, helping you develop the tools to navigate life’s challenges and improve your well-being.
Many of my clients are from Latino, multicultural, and LGBTQ+ communities who are seeking a space where they feel seen, understood, and affirmed.
I provide trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and LGBTQ+ affirming therapy tailored to your unique story. In our first few sessions, we’ll focus on building trust, understanding your concerns, and identifying the goals that matter most to you. I use a combination of evidence-based approaches, like CBT, DBT, mindfulness, and strengths-based techniques.
Many of my clients are from Latino, multicultural, and LGBTQ+ communities who are seeking a space where they feel seen, understood, and affirmed.
I provide trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and LGBTQ+ affirming therapy tailored to your unique story. In our first few sessions, we’ll focus on building trust, understanding your concerns, and identifying the goals that matter most to you. I use a combination of evidence-based approaches, like CBT, DBT, mindfulness, and strengths-based techniques.
My work with Latinx, black/African-American, Middle Eastern, Asian, and other backgrounds focuses on the waste in which culture and identity affect mental health.
My clinical focus includes supporting clients to explore, understand, identify and apply mental strategies to help manage immigrant and/or identity stress, transitions, overwhelm, pressure etc. My expertise also includes grief, depression, anxiety, trauma mood disorders, ADHD and more. I have developed exceptional skills for working with trauma, identity, school and career issues, grief and loss, as well as emotional and behavioral issues. I use CBT, person-centered, strength-based, culturally sensitive and solution-focused therapeutic frameworks.
My work with Latinx, black/African-American, Middle Eastern, Asian, and other backgrounds focuses on the waste in which culture and identity affect mental health.
My clinical focus includes supporting clients to explore, understand, identify and apply mental strategies to help manage immigrant and/or identity stress, transitions, overwhelm, pressure etc. My expertise also includes grief, depression, anxiety, trauma mood disorders, ADHD and more. I have developed exceptional skills for working with trauma, identity, school and career issues, grief and loss, as well as emotional and behavioral issues. I use CBT, person-centered, strength-based, culturally sensitive and solution-focused therapeutic frameworks.
My work with men and women who are black/African-American, Latinx, Asian, Middle Eastern and from other ethnic and racial backgrounds, allows them to explore, understand, and identify strategies to resolve anxiety, depression, ADHD, PTSD, bipolar, substance use, OCD tendencies and other mental health disorders within the context of their culture and identity.
Pregnancy and motherhood, life transitions, depression, grief and loss, anxiety, BIPOC and LGBTQ+ identity, career stress, relationships issues, trauma, self worth, worry and overwhelm and concentration issues are my areas of clinical expertise. I use Trauma Focused Therapy, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy to decrease and manage the frequency, duration and intensity of their symptoms. I'll incorporate your values, identities, faith and cultural practices and belief systems. We will identify symptoms and implement long-term coping strategies that are practical for your personality and lifestyle.
My work with men and women who are black/African-American, Latinx, Asian, Middle Eastern and from other ethnic and racial backgrounds, allows them to explore, understand, and identify strategies to resolve anxiety, depression, ADHD, PTSD, bipolar, substance use, OCD tendencies and other mental health disorders within the context of their culture and identity.
Pregnancy and motherhood, life transitions, depression, grief and loss, anxiety, BIPOC and LGBTQ+ identity, career stress, relationships issues, trauma, self worth, worry and overwhelm and concentration issues are my areas of clinical expertise. I use Trauma Focused Therapy, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy to decrease and manage the frequency, duration and intensity of their symptoms. I'll incorporate your values, identities, faith and cultural practices and belief systems. We will identify symptoms and implement long-term coping strategies that are practical for your personality and lifestyle.
Women, Family and Hispanic Family issues.
I’m a Military Veteran with extensive experience working in the mental health field. My client’s focus are adults in clinical, family and individual psychotherapy sessions. I work with those with mental illness, chemically dependent and legally involved individuals with Driving while intoxicated related charges . I conduct counseling and evaluations for families, individuals and veterans with PTSD. I can assist military personnel and their families during periods of adjustment.
Women, Family and Hispanic Family issues.
I’m a Military Veteran with extensive experience working in the mental health field. My client’s focus are adults in clinical, family and individual psychotherapy sessions. I work with those with mental illness, chemically dependent and legally involved individuals with Driving while intoxicated related charges . I conduct counseling and evaluations for families, individuals and veterans with PTSD. I can assist military personnel and their families during periods of adjustment.
My clinical interests include supporting Latinx/BIPOC and LGBTQ+ individuals with depression, anxiety, identity development, body image, and discrimination-related stress.
If you're dealing with social anxiety, depression, challenges with family, or self-esteem concerns, I would love to connect with you! I am dedicated to helping you gain a deep understanding of yourself, and I work best with individuals who are curious and motivated to explore their thoughts, feelings, and personal patterns. I believe that gaining insight into ourselves and our relationships with others is the first crucial step toward meaningful changes in our lives. My clients describe me as sincere, invested, and curious.
My clinical interests include supporting Latinx/BIPOC and LGBTQ+ individuals with depression, anxiety, identity development, body image, and discrimination-related stress.
If you're dealing with social anxiety, depression, challenges with family, or self-esteem concerns, I would love to connect with you! I am dedicated to helping you gain a deep understanding of yourself, and I work best with individuals who are curious and motivated to explore their thoughts, feelings, and personal patterns. I believe that gaining insight into ourselves and our relationships with others is the first crucial step toward meaningful changes in our lives. My clients describe me as sincere, invested, and curious.
I specialize in bilingual/bicultural therapy for Hispanic/ Latinx/e identifying populations, particularly youth, young adults, and families.
My approach is trauma-informed, person-centered, and culturally affirming, which allows me to utilize various modalities from a strength-based model (CBT & MI). I pay attention to environmental, intergenerational, and systemic strengths and stressors that may impact your life, allowing our sessions to be tailored to your needs.
I specialize in bilingual/bicultural therapy for Hispanic/ Latinx/e identifying populations, particularly youth, young adults, and families.
My approach is trauma-informed, person-centered, and culturally affirming, which allows me to utilize various modalities from a strength-based model (CBT & MI). I pay attention to environmental, intergenerational, and systemic strengths and stressors that may impact your life, allowing our sessions to be tailored to your needs.
Dr. Ana Lucia G Maciel
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MD, LCPC
Verified Verified
Online Only
I am a culturally sensitive therapist with ample experience working with the Latino/ Hispanic community as well as the Brazilian community.
Since I started working just virtually I work with clients from age 18 until the older years. My training in child, adolescent and adult psychiatry and psychotherapy assists me in better understanding the different developmental stages of life. My areas of expertise include, anxiety disorders, depression, trauma,bereavement, and family problems.
I am a culturally sensitive therapist with ample experience working with the Latino/ Hispanic community as well as the Brazilian community.
Since I started working just virtually I work with clients from age 18 until the older years. My training in child, adolescent and adult psychiatry and psychotherapy assists me in better understanding the different developmental stages of life. My areas of expertise include, anxiety disorders, depression, trauma,bereavement, and family problems.
I work with black/African-American, Asian, Middle Eastern, Latinx, and individuals from other ethnic and racial backgrounds.
Teen and young adult men and women collaborate with me in online counseling to explore, identify and implement coping strategies to improve or manage relationships, impulsivity, self-esteem, shame, grief, transitions, avoidance, trauma, anxiety, depression, ADHD, identity and more. You'll identify and share your feelings and thoughts in a safe relationship. You'll develop skills to identify feelings and triggers; communicate effectively; manage conflict; reframe irrational thoughts; regulate emotions; change or leverage behaviors; increase distress tolerance; improve interpersonal skills and more.
I work with black/African-American, Asian, Middle Eastern, Latinx, and individuals from other ethnic and racial backgrounds.
Teen and young adult men and women collaborate with me in online counseling to explore, identify and implement coping strategies to improve or manage relationships, impulsivity, self-esteem, shame, grief, transitions, avoidance, trauma, anxiety, depression, ADHD, identity and more. You'll identify and share your feelings and thoughts in a safe relationship. You'll develop skills to identify feelings and triggers; communicate effectively; manage conflict; reframe irrational thoughts; regulate emotions; change or leverage behaviors; increase distress tolerance; improve interpersonal skills and more.
I affirm BIPOC, AAPI, Latinx, LGBTQ+ and neurodivergent clients.
My clients learn to assert their needs and to manage conflict in relationships; learn how to interpret and regulate emotions and respond appropriately; learn ways to accept and manage distress; improve interpersonal skills; decrease impulsivity related to eating, exercise or shopping; and deepen insight into how the past affects the present.
I affirm BIPOC, AAPI, Latinx, LGBTQ+ and neurodivergent clients.
My clients learn to assert their needs and to manage conflict in relationships; learn how to interpret and regulate emotions and respond appropriately; learn ways to accept and manage distress; improve interpersonal skills; decrease impulsivity related to eating, exercise or shopping; and deepen insight into how the past affects the present.
Lydia Santiago
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, CAC-AD
Verified Verified
Owings Mills, MD 21117
I am a bilingual therapist with knowledge on the various cultures and belief of the Latino Community.
As an experienced clinician I am able to handle multiple issues related mental health concerns and addiction problem
I am a bilingual therapist with knowledge on the various cultures and belief of the Latino Community.
As an experienced clinician I am able to handle multiple issues related mental health concerns and addiction problem
I work with men and women from black/African-American, Latinx, Asian, Middle Eastern, and other racial and ethnic groups to address and prevent disorders.
You'll learn to regulate emotions, explore identity, learn executive functioning skills, resolve guilt or shame, process family dynamics an experiences, enhance distress tolerance, learn effective communication, resolve intimacy challenges. I use cognitive, emotional, identity, relational/attachment, mindfulness and trauma focused approaches to explore and address relationship, cognitive/thought, behaviour, and mood patterns that cause, maintain, or exacerbate mental health disorders. I'm trained to assess, diagnose and treat anxiety, depressive, mood, grief, impulse control, executive functioning and substance use disorders.
I work with men and women from black/African-American, Latinx, Asian, Middle Eastern, and other racial and ethnic groups to address and prevent disorders.
You'll learn to regulate emotions, explore identity, learn executive functioning skills, resolve guilt or shame, process family dynamics an experiences, enhance distress tolerance, learn effective communication, resolve intimacy challenges. I use cognitive, emotional, identity, relational/attachment, mindfulness and trauma focused approaches to explore and address relationship, cognitive/thought, behaviour, and mood patterns that cause, maintain, or exacerbate mental health disorders. I'm trained to assess, diagnose and treat anxiety, depressive, mood, grief, impulse control, executive functioning and substance use disorders.
Soy Latino!
My approach is individualized for you! Like Carl Jung said: "As you touch a human soul just be a human soul." I offer space for people to be vulnerable and open, safe, and to make progress on their goals. You can expect me to listen to you openly and non-judgmentally, offer observations, and collaborate with you on a more valued existence that you choose.
Soy Latino!
My approach is individualized for you! Like Carl Jung said: "As you touch a human soul just be a human soul." I offer space for people to be vulnerable and open, safe, and to make progress on their goals. You can expect me to listen to you openly and non-judgmentally, offer observations, and collaborate with you on a more valued existence that you choose.
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Hispanic and Latino Therapists
What makes a Hispanic and Latino therapist effective?
An effective Hispanic and Latino therapist can combine a culturally sensitive lens with proven therapies, such as Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). They may have an understanding of cultural attitudes to therapy, including potential stigma, and can help a client navigate those concerns. Some clients may also appreciate a therapist who is bilingual and is comfortable conversing with the client in both English and Spanish. Languages spoken are indicated on a therapist’s directory profile.
Why is it important for a therapist to be culturally sensitive?
A culturally sensitive therapist is respectful and considerate of all groups, and may have specific expertise with individuals of a certain ethnicity. These considerations can help a client feel understood and can improve the therapeutic alliance. While some people think highlighting race and ethnicity could promote stereotypes and bias, most agree that knowledge about cultural differences enhances the alliance between therapist and client.
How can I recognize a therapist who has expertise working with Hispanic and Latino clients?
Successful therapy depends a great deal on the relationship between client and therapist. Start by asking the therapist about their overall approach to therapy. You may then wish to ask about the therapist’s educational background and any additional training in cultural sensitivity that they have undertaken.
How might I inquire about a therapist's experience with Hispanic and Latino clients?
Ask a potential therapist whether they've worked with individuals who share this background or whether they’ve worked in these communities. If so, you may wish to ask them to elaborate on ways that they feel especially prepared to work with Hispanic and Latino clients. If they have not worked with such clients, they may know someone who has and be able to make a referral.
Who is included in Psychology Today’s directory of Hispanic and Latino therapists?
The directory of Hispanic and Latino therapists includes providers who have identified their ethnicity in their profiles. Psychology Today uses this information to assist clients in finding a therapist who can provide a cultural match. However, not all therapists choose to disclose their ethnicity in their profiles, and they may not appear in search results for this reason. When the number of therapists near you who identify as Hispanic and Latino is limited, the directory will also show therapists with comprehensive experience working with clients from relevant backgrounds.